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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing?
My 8 year old daughter has just recently started feeling like she can t breathe while doing her team sparring class in karate. It happened Sunday and again today. We have never had breathing issues with her before. She runs cross country and competes in martial arts. She is in top notch shape.
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Is she only having difficulty of breathing during activities or even at rest? Does she have asthma that could have been triggered by the exercise? It is best to bring her to your doctor to have her thoroughly examined. Difficulty in breathing can be sign of problems in her airway, lungs or heart. This should not be ignored. For now I advise that she refrains from physical activities until cleared by your doctor. I hope I was able to help you. Have a good day!
Sincerely,
Hannalae Dulay-See, M.D.
Pediatrician
Is she only having difficulty of breathing during activities or even at rest? Does she have asthma that could have been triggered by the exercise? It is best to bring her to your doctor to have her thoroughly examined. Difficulty in breathing can be sign of problems in her airway, lungs or heart. This should not be ignored. For now I advise that she refrains from physical activities until cleared by your doctor. I hope I was able to help you. Have a good day!
Sincerely,
Hannalae Dulay-See, M.D.
Pediatrician
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